Shipping Lead

Distribution Center Shipping Lead

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor or Designee

Location: Palmetto, GA

Job Summary: The DC Shipping Lead, coordinates and motivates their team in order preparation, picking and packing, and ensuring cut-off is achieved to meet customer and company requirements. Ensures team uses proper packing procedures and that adequate packing supplies and equipment are available. Monitors performance of team members and provides feedback to management, recognizing training needs to ensure team is prepared. Contributes to maintaining a safe working environment, according to established safety procedures and advises management of issues that affect the efficiency of the operation.

Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for sending out inventory to customers or storefronts. Read incoming orders, quickly and efficiently selecting items form warehouse shelves and adequately packaging those products for shipment. Will have an in-depth understanding of the warehouse layout and confirm stock inventory is accurate throughout entire shift. Perform basic quality assurance by inspecting goods and their containers for possible damage before packing them to be shipped. Maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Experience:

· Minimum of one-year experience in a warehouse or distribution center

· Knowledge of distribution processes (shipping, receiving, and inventory control)

· Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) scanners

· Ability to use Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) systems. Knowledge of Epicor 10 a plus

· Familiar with warehouse safety regulations

Skills/Requirements:

· Ability to lead, problem solve, meet team goals

· Ability to be certified on forklift, reach truck, and walkie pallet jack

· Well organized and detail oriented

· Able to read and comprehend product descriptions, labels, and other product documents

· Ability to understand and perform basic math to ensure accurate product quantities

· Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing

· Able to lift up to 50 pounds consistently throughout the shift

· Abides by all established organizational policies, rules, and regulations

· Performs other related duties as assigned

Education:

High school diploma or equival